August

Wednesday 26^th August Two walks today		The valleys of Bishopston and Ilston
Leader: Clive Scott					7 miles
Tel: 07369-299198			Moderate
Description: A great opportunity to enjoy South Gower's glorious beauty away from the bays and beaches. A rural, inland walk from Southgate.  We go through the beautiful Bishopston Valley to Kittle. We then pass through fields to Ilston Valley before returning to Southgate via Kilvrough Woods and Sandy Lane. ___________________________ Dogs: Assistance Dogs Only Stiles: Two. Toilets: At start of walk. Livestock: Possibility of some sheep and a few cows. Terrain: Quite a long, gradual ascent from Bishopston Valley to Kittle. Usual tracks and paths through valleys and woodlands. Fields to walk across. Mud in the valleys.  ___________________________ Social after walk: Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Three Cliffs Coffee Shop. ___________________________
				Assistance Dogs Only
Start:	Starting Place:
10:00 a.m.	Southgate: Pennard Cliffs: National Trust Car Park (Charge)
___________________________ Directions: · From Swansea, head south on A4067, Oystermouth Road. · Turn right to ascend B4436, Mayals Road (after The Woodman Inn). · Follow B4436 through Kittle. · Continue straight on at junction where B4436 turns right. · Follow road through Southgate Village to roundabout. · Park in the cliff-top car park. ___________________________
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Lat/Long: 51.5671, -4.0878							GR:	SS	554 874

Wednesday 26^th August Two walks today			An Evening Walk: Mumbles & Langland
Leader: Christine Rees					3 miles
Tel: 07967-716568		Leisurely Sunset is at 8:18 p.m.
Description: A pleasant, evening walk to unwind after the day. Join Christine on a walk from Limeslade to Langland and back. The walk will take us along the coast path and cliffs with fine views. _____________________________ Dogs: To remain on short leads. Stiles: None. Toilets: Bracelet Bay. Terrain: Undulating paths, some on tarmacadam, some more uneven. One steep climb on steps by Fortes (Avoidable by walking coast path and meeting us where we descend). _____________________________ Social after walk: Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Lighthouse Bar (if open), or The Pilot Inn (opposite Verdi’s). _____________________________
Walking the cliff top to Langland
				Dogs remain on short leads
Start:	Starting Place:
7:00 p.m.	Mumbles: Limeslade: Pavement opposite Fortes Cafe
_____________________________ Directions: · Follow A4067 coast road past Norton to Oystermouth Village. · Continue straight at mini roundabout onto B4433 (coast road). · Follow B4433 past Verdi and Knab Rock. · Follow right-hand bend by the ‘Big Apple’. · Pay and Display parking is to the left. · Walk 800 feet west to Fortes in Limeslade. _____________________________
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Lat/Long: 51.5664, -3.9851							GR:	SS	625 871

Thursday 27^th August		Clyne Gardens A Taste of Gower
Leader: Lynne Esson				3-4 miles
Tel: 07754-435221 or 01792-845845				Leisurely
Description: From the car park we will walk through the gardens and woodland. The walk will take between 2 and 3 hours. Dogs: Dogs remain on short leads Stiles: None. Toilets: At the Lido and in the Gardens. Terrain: Good paths but can be a bit muddy in places depending on weather. Public Transport: There is a bus stop opposite The Woodman. From Swansea Quadrant bus station, take service 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 14, 14A, 37 Social after walk: Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Woodman or Junction Café.
			Dogs remain on short leads
Start:	Starting Place:
10:30 a.m.	Blackpill: The Woodman: Car park (Clyne Gardens Section)
Directions: · From the city centre, head west along Oystermouth Road. · Turn right at The Woodman then right into car park. · There is an area to the left which is free for Clyne Gardens users. · If full, there is a pay & display car park at Derwen Fawr Road, off B4436.
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Lat/Long: 51.5962, -3.9961						GR:	SS	618 905

Rescheduled for: Wednesday 2^nd September 6 p.m.
Thursday 27^th August		An Evening Walk: Swansea Canal and Clydach An Introduction to walking with us
Leader: Lucy Davies			4.5 miles
Tel: 07772-784492	Leisurely

Saturday 29^th August		Mewslade, Rhosili, Thurba Head and The Knave A Figure of Eight Walk
Leader: Alison Broady					4.5 and 2 miles
Tel: 07926-285806			Moderate
Walking through Rhosili
Description: A ‘Figure of Eight’ walk, taking in the dramatic cliff scenery and views of Rhosili at this end of Gower. The morning 4.5-mile walk will head west towards Rhosili and Worm’s Head. We then return to Mewslade by about 2 p.m. before continuing east for a further 2-mile afternoon walk. We start by going over Thurba Head and follow the coast path then head inland over farmland.  ______________________________ Dogs: To remain on short leads Stiles: None. Toilets: At Rhosili. Terrain: · Undulating rugged coast path and farmland. · Quite rocky in places.  ______________________________ Social after walk: Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The King Arthur.
Mewslade Bay
Path down to Mewslade Bay
The view of Fall Bay
				Dogs remain on short leads
Start:	Starting Place:
11:00 a.m.	Mewslade: Field car park (Pay at machine) Machine takes cash or card - £3.50 for 5 hours.
______________________________ Directions: · Head west on A4118, passing through Knelston. · At Scurlage, turn right to join B4247. · Follow signs for Rhosili. · Descend after Pitton Cross towards Pitton. · Before ascending again, turn diagonally left by buildings. · Follow sign for Mewslade Bay Car Park. · Park in field. ______________________________
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Lat/Long: 51.5658, -4.2708							GR:	SS	427 876